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News

Mets team up with New York Cares for annual coat drive at Citi Field

By Ethan Marshall

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Politics

Divided support in Queens: City Council approves Mayor Adams’ ‘City of Yes’ plan despite opposition from half of Queens Council members

By Colum Motherway

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Real Estate

NYCFC breaks ground on Etihad Park, NYC’s first soccer-specific stadium, in Willets Point

By Shane O’Brien

Michael Sullivan, chief of staff to Steve Cohen, delivers a Metropolitan Park presentation to CB 3 on Thursday night. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Real Estate

Queens CB 3 approves zoning changes for $8 billion Metropolitan Park development amid heated debate

By Shane O’Brien

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Sports

NYCFC’s new Willets Point stadium to be named Etihad Park, opening in 2027

By Joe Pantorno

Citi Field will host the first-ever post-season Hudson River Derby this Saturday, but the stadium will be almost half-empty.

Sports

Citi Field caps attendance at 22,500 for historic MLS Cup playoff Hudson River Derby

By Shane O’Brien

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News

Genre-blending music star Post Malone to bring his ‘Big Ass Stadium Tour’ to Citi Field in June 2025

QNS News Team

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Acts of Kindness

Amazin’ Mets Foundation names amputee baseball team Legacy Award winners

By Ethan Marshall

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Sports

Mets honor Grimace with purple stadium seat at Citi Field, celebrating mascot’s role in season turnaround

By Ethan Marshall

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Mets and David Wright host ‘Battle of the Badges’ baseball game at Citi Field

By Ethan Marshall

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Critically injured man found by Queens EMS crew near Citi Field Saturday dies two days later: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Teen subjected to public lewdness aboard 7 train Wednesday, perp remains at large: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Sports

Protesters gather at Citi Field for rally against use of facial recognition technology at the stadium

By Shane O’Brien

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Acts of Kindness

Eight-year-old lives out dream with honorary contract to be a ‘Met for a Day’

By Ethan Marshall and Paul Frangipane

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Things to Do

NYCFC kicks off first-ever kids night at Citi Field: Fun, games and soccer excitement Saturday

By Shane O’Brien

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Acts of Kindness

Mets and New York Blood Center annual summer blood drive receives over 520 donations

By Ethan Marshall

Citi Field will host the first-ever post-season Hudson River Derby this Saturday, but the stadium will be almost half-empty.

Arts & Entertainment

Mets introduce new loyalty program designed to reward fans

By Ethan Marshall

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Things to Do

NYPD vs. FDNY: ‘Battle of the Badges’ baseball game returning to Citi Field Sep. 12

By Ethan Marshall

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Sports

Mets partner with mass mobility service company Rally to provide gameday shuttles for three upcoming games

By Ethan Marshall

A rendering of the new Willets Point once completed, including the new soccer stadium for NYCFC.

Real Estate

Developers to break ground on MLS stadium in Willets Point early fall

By Shane O’Brien

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Acts of Kindness

Mets players Sean Manaea and José Iglesias make special surprise appearance during Kids Club Day Sunday at Citi Field

By Ethan Marshall

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Arts & Entertainment

Mets to offer $5 food and beverages on Tuesdays for remainder of 2024 season

By Ethan Marshall

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Arts & Entertainment

Queens Crew bringing joy and awe to Citi Field during Mets games

By Ethan Marshall

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People

Sen. Ramos delivers potential death blow to Mets owner’s dream of a casino alongside Citi Field

By Bill Parry

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